| Issue ID | 905447 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10446861 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 04/02/12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the brakes failed while driving 70 mph. The contact was able to coast to a stop. The contact stated that the reduced braking affect warning light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 05v133000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but was told by the dealer that the warranty had expired and the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was diagnosed and the failure was located at the sensotronic brake pump having failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 81,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BETTFORD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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